The Eagle's Claw
Gainesville, Virginia
| Address: | 6803 Catharpin Rd., Gainesville, VA |
| GPS: |
38°48'23.4"N 77°36'47.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
| Disc Golf Holes: | 9 |
| Disc Golf Course Length: | 2258 feet |
| Disc Golf Tee Type: | Natural |
| Disc Golf Target Type: | Mach2 |
Disc Golf
Wide open on Bull Run Middle School grounds. Fences, paths are OB. Playable only after 3:30pm during school year. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Gainesville, Virginia
- Head east on US-29 N (1.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Heathcote Blvd (0.2 mi)
- Make a U-turn (292 ft)
- Turn right onto US-29 (0.2 mi)
- Keep left to stay on US-29 (0.5 mi)
- Take the ramp to VA-55 W (0.5 mi)
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for VA-55 N and merge onto VA-55 W (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Catharpin Rd (0.4 mi)
From I-66; Rte 29 towards Warrenton. Take 1st right on Rte 55, one mile to right on Catharpin Rd., 2 miles to school on left.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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